Oriental Institute Museum (The)

In the Oriental Institute Museum's permanent exhibitions, visitors learn almost everything about the history of early civilizations. Visitors examine the rare artifacts from historic nations including Turkey, Israel, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Iran and Palestine.

The purpose is to hold its collections in trust for future generations. A free film series showcases the ancient East, at 2p Sundays in Oriental Institute Breasted Hall. Admission is free. Don't forget to take a camera along with you while you visit the magnificent Museum. Photography is permitted in the museum and galleries.An integral part of the University of Chicago's Oriental Institute, which has supported research and archaeological excavation in the Near East since 1919.

Scientific research provides analytical and technical studies, supporting conservation practice and furthering knowledge of the Museum's holdings. These activities contribute both to scholarly understanding and to public appreciation of the collections.

The Museum exhibits major collections of antiquities from Egypt, Mesopotamia, Iran, Syria, Palestine, and Anatolia.

10a- 4p Tue- Sa ; 10a- 8:30p W ; noon- 4p Su,
Closed M and Holidays

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Contact Information

Oriental Institute Museum (The)
University of Chicago
60636 Chicago, IL

Tel. +17737029520

http://oi.uchicago.edu/OI/MUS/OI_Museum.html